Somatosensory Function Influences Aberrant Gait Biomechanics Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. 2020

Jonathan T Blackburn, and Brian Pietrosimone, and Jeffrey T Spang, and Jonathan S Goodwin, and Chris D Johnston
Department of Exercise and Sport Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 210 South Rd., CB#8700, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599-8700.

Osteoarthritis is common following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ALCR), and aberrant gait biomechanics are considered a primary contributor. Somatosensory dysfunction potentially alters gait biomechanics, but this association is unclear. Therefore, the purposes of this investigation were to compare somatosensory function between limbs and evaluate associations between somatosensory function and gait biomechanics linked to osteoarthritis development in individuals with ALCR. Seventy-three volunteers with ALCR participated. Gait biomechanics (peak vertical ground reaction force magnitude and loading rate, peak internal knee extension and valgus moments, peak knee flexion and varus angles, and quadriceps/hamstrings co-activation) were assessed as subjects walked at their preferred speed. The somatosensory function was assessed via joint position sense error (knee flexion) and vibratory perception threshold (femoral epicondyles, malleoli, and first metatarsal). Though somatosensory function did not differ between the ACLR and contralateral limbs, poorer joint position sense in the ACLR limb was associated with lower loading rates and internal knee extension moments, and greater co-activation. Poorer vibratory perception at the medial and lateral malleoli and first metatarsal head in the ACLR limb was associated with lower loading rates, greater internal knee valgus moments and varus angles, and greater co-activation. Poorer vibratory perception at the medial malleolus and first metatarsal head in the contralateral limb was associated with greater peak knee varus angles and internal knee valgus moments. These results suggest that future research evaluating rehabilitation approaches for improving somatosensory function is warranted as a potential approach for restoring normal gait biomechanics and reducing osteoarthritis risk. © 2019 Orthopaedic Research Society. Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Orthop Res 38:620-628, 2020.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007717 Knee A region of the lower extremity immediately surrounding and including the KNEE JOINT.
D007719 Knee Joint A synovial hinge connection formed between the bones of the FEMUR; TIBIA; and PATELLA. Superior Tibiofibular Joint,Joint, Knee,Joint, Superior Tibiofibular,Knee Joints,Superior Tibiofibular Joints,Tibiofibular Joint, Superior
D008297 Male Males
D011434 Proprioception Sensory functions that transduce stimuli received by proprioceptive receptors in joints, tendons, muscles, and the INNER EAR into neural impulses to be transmitted to the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. Proprioception provides sense of stationary positions and movements of one's body parts, and is important in maintaining KINESTHESIA and POSTURAL BALANCE. Labyrinthine Sense,Position Sense,Posture Sense,Sense of Equilibrium,Vestibular Sense,Sense of Position,Equilibrium Sense,Sense, Labyrinthine,Sense, Position,Sense, Posture,Sense, Vestibular
D012046 Rehabilitation Restoration of human functions to the maximum degree possible in a person or persons suffering from disease or injury. Habilitation
D002356 Cartilage A non-vascular form of connective tissue composed of CHONDROCYTES embedded in a matrix that includes CHONDROITIN SULFATE and various types of FIBRILLAR COLLAGEN. There are three major types: HYALINE CARTILAGE; FIBROCARTILAGE; and ELASTIC CARTILAGE. Cartilages
D003430 Cross-Sectional Studies Studies in which the presence or absence of disease or other health-related variables are determined in each member of the study population or in a representative sample at one particular time. This contrasts with LONGITUDINAL STUDIES which are followed over a period of time. Disease Frequency Surveys,Prevalence Studies,Analysis, Cross-Sectional,Cross Sectional Analysis,Cross-Sectional Survey,Surveys, Disease Frequency,Analyses, Cross Sectional,Analyses, Cross-Sectional,Analysis, Cross Sectional,Cross Sectional Analyses,Cross Sectional Studies,Cross Sectional Survey,Cross-Sectional Analyses,Cross-Sectional Analysis,Cross-Sectional Study,Cross-Sectional Surveys,Disease Frequency Survey,Prevalence Study,Studies, Cross-Sectional,Studies, Prevalence,Study, Cross-Sectional,Study, Prevalence,Survey, Cross-Sectional,Survey, Disease Frequency,Surveys, Cross-Sectional
D004576 Electromyography Recording of the changes in electric potential of muscle by means of surface or needle electrodes. Electromyogram,Surface Electromyography,Electromyograms,Electromyographies,Electromyographies, Surface,Electromyography, Surface,Surface Electromyographies
D005260 Female Females
D005684 Gait Manner or style of walking. Gaits

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